Edward II
History
Romance
Drama
A classic tale of sex, revenge, and love
England, 14th century. King Edward II falls in love with Piers Gaveston, a young man of humble origins, whom he honors with favors and titles of nobility. The cold and jealous Queen Isabella conspires with the evil Mortimer to get rid of Gaveston, overthrow her husband and take power…
1991-09-11
en
Cast
Director
Derek Jarman
Steven Waddington as Edward II
Andrew Tiernan as Piers Gaveston
Tilda Swinton as Isabella
Nigel Terry as Roger Mortimer
John Lynch as Spencer
Dudley Sutton as Bishop of Winchester
Jerome Flynn as Kent
Annie Lennox as Singer
Jill Balcon as Chorus of Nobility
Barbara New as Chorus of Nobility
John Quentin as Chorus of Nobility
Roger Hammond as Bishop
Allan Corduner as Poet
Chris McHallem as Thug
David Oliver as Thug
Christopher Adamson as Thug
Sandy Powell as Seamstress
Jocelyn Pook as Elektra Quartet; Viola